Lake Havasu Water Level

California · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

48.98 ft

Lake Havasu is current reading available and falling (-0.23 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.14 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Lake Havasu sits historically

TODAY 48.98 ftRECORD LOW48.31 ft2026-04-20RECORD HIGH49.55 ft2026-07-10

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.14 ft

7-day change

-0.23 ft

30-day change

+0.14 ft

1-year change

— ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-1648.4–49.6 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-1748.2–49.7 ft2026-08-15

Lake Havasu records and averages

Current level48.98 ft
Record high49.55 ft (2026-07-10)
Record low48.31 ft (2026-04-20)
Average of all readings48.98 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Havasu full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Lake Havasu sits at 48.98 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.14 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Havasu today?

The most recent reading is 48.98 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Havasu has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 49.55 ft on 2026-07-10. The lowest is 48.31 ft on 2026-04-20. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Lake Havasu low right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lake Havasu has risen 0.14 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Havasu changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 49.55 ft and a record low of 48.31 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All California lake levels.